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Getting Started
Using external display devices
Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC
(Available on certain models)
HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is a standard in the
CE Industry which allows devices to work together over an HDMI
cable. Toshiba computers with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba
utility (may need to be installed) dedicated to take advantage of its
capabilities which can allow you to:
❖Use the TV remote control to output the computer screen onto
the TV screen.
❖Use the TV remote control to launch, operate and close
applications on your computer.
❖Turn on the TV when the HDMI output is selected using the
Fn+F5 key.
❖Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing
certain desktop icons.
❖Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on the computer.
For more detailed HDMI-CEC information, visit
pcsupport.toshiba.com.
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
Once you have connected an external display device, you can
choose to use the internal display only, the external device only, or
both simultaneously.
Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached
and turned on.
The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the
display hot key (Fn + F5):
1While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between
each press, until the setting you want takes effect.
This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order:
❖Built-in display only
❖Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously
❖External monitor only
❖Built-in display and TV (or other external video device)
simultaneously
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